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March 24, 2026
玑(璣)jī(ji1)
The character 玑 (jī) refers to an oblong or irregular-shaped pearl, often associated with beauty and rarity. It can also imply something precious or valuable, used in poetic or literary contexts to evoke elegance and refinement.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pearls are often associated with purity and wealth, and irregular pearls like 玑 symbolize individuality and uniqueness in beauty, much like how people value uniqueness in their own lives.
Memory Tip
Imagine a beautiful, elongated pearl (玑) lying in a bed of sand. The shape of the pearl (oblong) resembles a 'j' which helps you remember the pronunciation 'jī'. Picture a jeweler holding this pearl, showcasing its unique shape and beauty.
Meanings of 玑
jī(ji1)
1an oblong pearl
2irregular pearl
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玑Simplified
璣Traditional
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王Radical
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AI Study Notes for 玑
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a beautiful, elongated pearl (玑) lying in a bed of sand. The shape of the pearl (oblong) resembles a 'j' which helps you remember the pronunciation 'jī'. Picture a jeweler holding this pearl, showcasing its unique shape and beauty.
Usage Notes
This character is not commonly used in everyday conversation, making it more suitable for literary or poetic contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with other characters for pearls, such as 珍珠 (zhēnzhū), which means 'pearl' in general. Use 玑 when you want to evoke a sense of irregular beauty or uniqueness.
HSK Study Tips
While 玑 is not included in the official HSK vocabulary list, it can enhance your understanding of characters related to gems and beauty. Focus on its components, particularly the radical 王 (wáng), which relates to jewels, to connect it to other related characters.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, pearls are often associated with purity and wealth, and irregular pearls like 玑 symbolize individuality and uniqueness in beauty, much like how people value uniqueness in their own lives.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 玑 with 珍珠, using it interchangeably in casual contexts. Remember, use 玑 when referring to a specific type of irregular pearl, not as a general term for pearls.
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Cultural Notes for 玑
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In Chinese culture, pearls are often associated with purity and wealth, and irregular pearls like 玑 symbolize individuality and uniqueness in beauty, much like how people value uniqueness in their own lives.
Word Family of 玑
Words Containing This Character1
玑jīirregular pearl璣
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Frequently Asked Questions about 玑
玑 refers specifically to an irregular or oblong pearl, while 珍珠 is the general term for 'pearl'. Use 玑 for poetic descriptions.
It is rarely used in everyday speech and is more common in literary works.
Yes, characters like 珠 (zhū) also relate to pearls, but they have different meanings and usages.
